Nicola is an award-winning journalist who has been writing about interiors for 15 years. A former editor of Essential Kitchen & Bathroom Business magazine, she has also worked in PR and is now a freelance writer specialising in kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms.
Interview: Ben Cullum – How Blum's new team is focusing on the future
As Blum UK’s new management team settle into their roles, Nicola Hanley talks to new sales director Ben Cullum about h...
How the wellness trend is driving demand for spa-style bathrooms
As consumers crave an escape from the stresses of day-to-day life, interest in spa-like bathroom spaces has soared. Nico...
Interview: Steve Jones on Sirius's quality over quantity approach
Sirius MD Steve Jones took a break from preparing for the buying group’s annual UK Trade Show in Milton Keynes to talk...
Interview: MHK UK's David Morris – Why we are stronger together
David Morris, sales director at MHK UK, talks to Nicola Hanley about how the buying group adds value to its members’ b...
Interview: Waterline CEO Michael Marriott on branching into bathrooms
Waterline CEO Michael Marriott talks to Nicola Hanley about how the distributor plans to replicate its success in kitche...
How boutique style is making its mark on en suite bathroom design
Consumers are welcoming colour and texture into their en suite bathrooms as they look to bring a bespoke, boutique look ...
Interview: Ashley Munden – How you can maximise food waste disposers
As InSinkErator gears up for the August launch of its Next Generation of food waste disposers, Ashley Munden gives Nicol...
Interview: Dennis Evans on opening his Schmidt Warrington showroom
It's a little over 18 months since director Dennis Evans opened the doors to his new Schmidt Warrington showroom – Nic...
Interview: Steve Breen on VitrA's new Vitality partner programme
VitrA UK MD Steve Breen talks to Nicola Hanley about listening to customers, and how the new Vitality partner programme ...
Interview: Sonas CEO Richard Sloan – This is a marathon, not a sprint
Hot on the heels of making its debut at KBB Birmingham, Sonas Bathrooms’ CEO Richard Sloan talks to Nicola Hanley abou...
Interview: Hayley Bowman on Frontline Bathrooms' big 2024 comeback
Fresh from unveiling a host of new products at KBB Birmingham, Frontline Bathrooms' marketing manager Hayley Bowman tell...
6 beautiful bathroom stands that stole the show at KBB Birmingham
KBB Birmingham was back with a bang last month as visitors flocked to the NEC for the 4-day trade show, and bathroom bra...
10 bathroom displays that grabbed our attention at KBB Birmingham 2024
The bathroom stands at KBB Birmingham 2024 were awash with colour and texture as leading brands made their mark at the N...
Interview: It's all about the design for The Tap End's Justine Bullock
The Tap End’s co-creator and designer Justine Bullock tells Nicola Hanley how its passion for bathroom design and cust...
Interview: ASKO UK’s Michael Hardwick – We’re on a drive of momentum
As ASKO UK prepares to make its mark at KBB Birmingham 2024, Nicola Hanley talks to business director Michael Hardwick a...